Spanish Army

Land branch of the Spanish Armed Forces

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2017 Spanish Armed Forces had a total strength of 121,900 active personnel and 4,770 reserve personnel, highlighting the professional composition of the military force.
2017 Spanish Armed Forces had a total strength of 121,900 active personnel and 4,770 reserve personnel, highlighting the professional composition of the military force.
2015 Defense budget increased to 5.71 billion euros (US$7.2 billion), representing a 1% increase due to growing security concerns in the country.
2015 Defense budget increased to 5.71 billion euros (US$7.2 billion), representing a 1% increase due to growing security concerns in the country.
July 2014 The Spanish Air Force joined the European Air Transport Command, headquartered at Eindhoven Airbase in the Netherlands, expanding its international military cooperation.
July 2014 The Spanish Air Force joined the European Air Transport Command, headquartered at Eindhoven Airbase in the Netherlands, expanding its international military cooperation.
2011 Spain participates in the military intervention against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, contributing multiple military assets including fighter jets, a frigate, a submarine, and surveillance aircraft.
2011 Spain participates in the military intervention against Muammar Gaddafi in Libya, contributing multiple military assets including fighter jets, a frigate, a submarine, and surveillance aircraft.

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